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Back in the good old days (four months ago), NBA fans were debating trends in the sport, who would win the Eastern and Western Conference, and who should be the number one pick in the draft, among other topics. One of those talking points was resting stars, officially known as “load management.” That element of […]
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Injured Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant recently made it clear and official this that he will not return this season. Likewise, Kyrie Irving is also likely done for the year after he said he said he could join the team in Orlando but as an inactive player. With Irving and Durant out for the postseason […]
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Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr said in April that his organization was operating as if they were already in “off-season mode,” and now that his team’s campaign is officially over, the Dubs’ leadership is clearly focused on next season and beyond, when they expect to be competing for championships again. Accordin...

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Spurs coach Gregg Popovich said he's "embarrassed as a white person" over the death of George Floyd, and that there are "a lot of stop signs that need to go up -- quickly -- because our country is in trouble, and the basic reason is race."...

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry joined a peaceful protest in Palo Alto on Saturday, during which he reiterated his well-known distaste for the current U.S. president. “Donald Trump has got to go,” the three-time Warriors champion was recorded chanting with his fellow Bay Area protesters. “Donald Trump has got to go” Steph Curr...

Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant will go down in history as one of the greatest players to have ever played the sport. This makes it such a difficult task to narrow down his best performances into just five different games. That was the exact task that we endeavored today, and despite a number of […]
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Another one of U.S. President Donald Trump’s tactics caught the eye of Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr. On Tuesday, authorities, police, and the National Guard cleared protesters in front of the White House using tear gas, rubber bullets, and flash-bangs. Apparently, they did this to make way for the president to take a […]
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• Adjusted start to free agency good news to one of Warriors’ prized assets

The four-and-a-half month delay of the current NBA campaign has created a ripple effect in terms of future significant dates beyond this season. One important event in the NBA calendar that has likewise been pushed back is that of the offseason free agency window. As it seems, however, this has turned out to be a […]
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The entire world is up in arms over the death of George Floyd during police custody in Minneapolis. Racism has become the most pressing issue all over the globe and several NBA stars and figures have used their voices to speak out, while others drew money from their own pockets to make donations. For Golden […]
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Michael Jordan is the best ever. The GOAT. It’s as simple as that. The records he broke, the championships he won, the dynasty he led, the legacy he left — these are all testament to this undeniable fact. If you need more convincing then perhaps the best place to start is with some of the […]
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Each team will play eight games with a play-in tournament for the final seed in each conference before the playoffs...

• Rockets’ Mike D’Antoni claims slimmed-down James Harden is ‘ready’ for season to restart

James Harden of the Houston Rockets is one of the best players in the NBA, and according to his head coach Mike D’Antoni, once the NBA returns to action in July, Harden will be ready for the challenge: “Probably the worst thing you can do is take basketball away from him. He has used this […]
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While NBA stars like LeBron James and Damian Lillard have all helped out the protests regarding the death of George Floyd and the police brutality and racial injustice present in the U.S., Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo has found a way to help the protesters in his own way. Per a video by Hannah Jewell […]
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• Sources: NBA mulls plan for injury, coronavirus

• Sources: Win percentage to set NBA standings

With teams having played an uneven number of games heading into the NBA's restart next month, the league will determine the order in the standings by winning percentage, league sources tell ESPN's Tim Bontemps....

• Coaches say NBA must use 'platform' for change

Miami's Erik Spoelstra said he's talked with other coaches and some players in recent days about the best path the NBA could take next to combat racial injustice. Orlando's Steve Clifford also believes the league will take action when the season resumes....

Zach LaVine is disappointed that the Bulls will miss the playoffs for the third straight season, as they will not be part of the NBA's 22-team restart in Orlando. "It sucks," he said. "It just shows that we've got to do a lot of things differently."...

With a core that has been intact longer than most of their West rivals to go with a fitter and more "athletic" Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray says the Denver Nuggets are ready to show that they can emerge from Orlando with an NBA championship....

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• NBA Players Union statement on NBA return to play plan

The NBA Players Association likes what the NBA has come up with so far in their plan to resume play in late January at Disney Wide World of Sports with most of the league’s teams, but there’s clearly more that needs to be worked out. Their statement today as as follows: “The Board of Player … Continue reading "NBA Players Un...

NCAA BASKETBALL STATEMENT Men’s basketball student-athletes will have until 10 days after the NBA draft combine or Aug. 3, whichever comes first, to withdraw from the postponed 2020 NBA draft and retain their eligibility. Due to the uncertainty of the NBA’s pre-draft process brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Division I Men’s Basketball Overs...

• Atlanta Hawks statement on NBA return to play plan

View this post on Instagram We partnered with @kennugent to make sure kids keep playing the game we love, no matter the circumstances. We sent 500 basketball kits to Boys and Girls Clubs across Georgia to equip them with everything they need to perfect their game. More info: Hawks.com/Hawksathome – – – – – #TrueToAtlan...

View this post on Instagram A post shared by Minnesota Timberwolves (@timberwolves) on Jun 4, 2020 at 1:24pm PDT Minnesota Timberwolves President of Basketball Operations Gersson Rosas today issued the following statement regarding the NBA’s decision to resume the 2019-20 NBA season with 22 teams playing in Orlando, Florida: “While we are disappoin...

View this post on Instagram A post shared by Chicago Bulls (@chicagobulls) on Jun 4, 2020 at 5:02pm PDT Chicago Bulls President and COO Michael Reinsdorf and Executive Vice President and Basketball Operations Arturas Karnisovas released the following statements Thursday in response to the NBA’s plan for the rest of the 2019-20 season: MICHAEL...

View this post on Instagram A post shared by NBA G League (@nbagleague) on Jun 4, 2020 at 2:32pm PDT NBA G League President Shareef Abdur-Rahim today announced that the remainder of the 2019-20 NBA G League season, which was suspended March 12, has been canceled. The NBA G League’s regular season was scheduled to … Continue reading "Remainder...

• Orlando Magic team statement on NBA return to play plan

View this post on Instagram A post shared by Orlando Magic (@orlandomagic) on May 31, 2020 at 9:14am PDT Orlando Magic CEO Alex Martins: “We appreciate the leadership of NBA Commissioner Adam Silver in this unprecedented time and we look forward to getting back to basketball. While there is still work to be done, we … Continue reading "Orland...

View this post on Instagram A post shared by Cleveland Cavaliers (@cavs) on Jun 4, 2020 at 12:17pm PDT Joint Statement From Cleveland Cavaliers General Manager Koby Altman and Head Coach J.B. Bickerstaff: “While we are disappointed that the announced return to play proposal excludes the Cleveland Cavaliers, we understand all of the unprecedented fa...

View this post on Instagram A post shared by Washington Wizards (@washwizards) on Jun 2, 2020 at 6:40am PDT The Washington Wizards mourn the passing of franchise and NBA legend Wes Unseld. Universally considered the greatest player in franchise history, Unseld led the then-Bullets to the NBA Championship in 1978. He was 74 years old. … Contin...

View this post on Instagram A post shared by Portland Trail Blazers (@trailblazers) on May 28, 2020 at 3:37pm PDT Here’s NBC Sports Northwest touching upon a fun time in Portland Trail Blazers history: Rip City has so many fond memories and moments that come to mind when looking back at the 1989-92 Trail Blazers … Continue reading "Blaz...

What better way to end than with 60 points? All the emotions surface as we remember Kobe’s last game. From David Beckham to Adam Levine, James Worthy to Metta World Peace, all the stories are shared here....

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• Irving complains about Antetokounmpo free throws

With his team utterly incapable of keeping Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo off the foul line through three games of their Eastern Conference semifinal series, Celtics point guard Kyrie Irving did the next best thing -- appealing to the officials for more favorable treatment moving forward via a lengthy postgame complaint....

CLEVELAND -- The Cavaliers have scheduled another interview in their slow, steady search for a coach....

• 76ers' Simmons fined $20K, assessed flagrant foul

NEW YORK -- Philadelphia 76ers guard Ben Simmons has been fined $20,000 and assessed a Flagrant Foul 1 upon league office review for making contact to the groin of Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry, it was announced today by Kiki VanDeWeghe, Executive Vice President, Basketball Operations....

In a late-November game between North Carolina and Texas played in Las Vegas, the Tar Heels senior forward Luke Maye, on the dead run just outside the free-throw line, split two Longhorn defenders and grabbed a perfect pass from freshman point guard Coby White. He seemed bound for an easy layup....

PHILADELPHIA -- Often, every game in a playoff series is unique, with no real connection to the games that precede or follow. But the first three games of the Eastern Conference semifinals series between the Toronto Raptors and the Philadelphia 76ers have felt like an evolution....

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See below for WNBA players and teams speaking out against racial inequality. "I'm not asking for more for my son than your son; all I am asking is for him to have the same, equal chance as a young white boy in this county."@PelicansNBA's @SwinCash on our shared responsibility to create a more equal future […]
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• WNBA Statement on Racial Injustice

From WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert: Remembering George Floyd today on the day of his memorial service. Throughout this unprecedented time, we must address the recent killings and acts of racial injustice. The WNBA opposes racism in all its forms and will work to bring measurable and meaningful societal change. As part of our commitment to […]
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Sparks Acquire Kristine Anigwe from Dallas Wings Los Angeles Sparks Official Release | LOS ANGELES SPARKS HOME LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Sparks acquired center Kristine Anigwe and a 2021 third round pick from the Dallas Wings and sent back the 2021 second round pick LA received from the Wings in exchange for Marina […]
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ESPN will air a combined show on June 21 with the Sports Humanitarian Awards and The 2020 ESPYS The sixth annual Sports Humanitarian Awards, sponsored by Bristol-Myers Squibb, is a celebration of the impact made by athletes, teams and sports industry professionals who are using sports to make a difference in their communities and throughout the wor...

• Aces Re-Sign Eight-Year WNBA Veteran Carolyn Swords

Las Vegas (May 19, 2020)—Las Vegas Aces General Manager Dan Padover announced today that the team has re-signed eight-year WNBA veteran center Carolyn Swords, and waived Avery Warley-Talbert and Lauren Manis. “As we continue to look at the makeup of our team in 2020, we felt like Carolyn was the best fit for a role […]
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• Las Vegas Aces Re-Sign Guard Kelsey Plum

Las Vegas (May 15, 2020)—Las Vegas Aces General Manager Dan Padover announced today that the team has re-signed fourth-year guard Kelsey Plum. “Kelsey has been an integral part of the Aces transformation into a playoff contender over the past two seasons, and we’re excited that she will continue to be an integral part of our […]
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LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Sparks signed guard Sydney Wiese to a contract extension through the 2022 season, the team announced today. In 2019, Wiese recorded career highs in points, rebounds, assists, steals, minutes, starts and field goals made. “Sydney is a huge part of the culture and identity we’re building in Los Angeles,” […]
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– Partnership to Tip Off with 2021-22 NBA and NBA G League Seasons, 2022 WNBA Season, 2021 NBA 2K League Season and the Inaugural BAL Season – NEW YORK, May 13, 2020 – The National Basketball Association (NBA) and Wilson Sporting Goods Co. announced a multiyear global partnership today that will make Wilson the official […]
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Las Vegas (May 13, 2020)—Las Vegas Aces Head Coach and President of Basketball Operations Bill Laimbeer announced today that the team has finalized its 2020 coaching staff, as 14-year WNBA veteran Tanisha Wright joins Laimbeer and Assistant Coach Vickie Johnson on the sidelines. “I am extremely excited about the opportunity I have to continue my […...

When Donovan Mitchell takes the court for an NBA game at Vivint Smart Home Arena, he is cheered by thousands of Utah Jazz fans, many of whom are wearing a No. 45 jersey with the name “Mitchell” running across their backs. Professional athletes are often viewed as heroes both for their efforts on their respective […]
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• Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson among Warriors players to march in peaceful protest

Golden State Warriors stars Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson participated in a peaceful protest against police brutality and racial injustice on Wednesday in Oakland, California. Curry and Thompson — along with Warriors guards Damion Lee, Juan Toscano-Anderson and big man Kevon Looney — took place in a “Walking in Unity” marc...

It’s a poignant week for Vanessa Bryant, the widow of Kobe Bryant. This week should have seen Gigi Bryant, Kobe’s late 13-year-old daughter, graduate from eighth grade and start her high school career. The tragic helicopter crash in late January prevented that. It ended the lives of her basketball teammates and nine people in total, [...

The Neighborhood, a game mode where players can interact with one another, remained open and players were given access to free "Black Lives Matter" and "I can't breathe" T-shirts for their avatars to wear....

From an NBA champion in Cleveland to a three-time title winner in San Francisco and a young All-Star in Philly, here’s a look at five NBA stars who could use a change of scenery....

• Chances Zion's Pels, other bubble teams will make 'bubble' playoffs

Three teams are vying for the last two playoff berths in the East, and the wild West has six teams battling for a single place. Yardbarker's Sean Keane evaluates which of these nine teams has the best chance to continue on in what should be the strangest postseason in NBA history....

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• WNBA Proposes Shortened Season, Beginning In July

The WNBA has proposed a 22-game regular season that would tip off on July 24, Mechelle Voepel of ESPN reports. The league would take place in one location, at IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida. The WNBA had expected a 36-game regular season this summer but postponed the campaign due to the coronavirus outbreak. Opening day […]
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• The 2020 NBA Draft Lottery Process, Post-Shutdown

Amid a whirlwind of updates surrounding the NBA’s approval of a return plan, the league released a press statement that covers how the drastic change to the 2019-20 NBA schedule will impact the lottery process. The exact lottery percentages won’t change with the league’s new proposal, there will still be 14 non-playoff teams when ...

• NBA Approves Return Plan; Union Will Discuss Friday

The NBA’s Board of Governors has officially approved a league proposal that would bring 22 teams to a bubble location at Disney World in Orlando to resume the regular season in late July, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports. The NBA’s player union will meet to discuss the plan on Friday afternoon, Marc Stein of […]
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The NBA has set dates for the 2020 NBA Draft Lottery and subsequent draft, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports, giving franchise scouting departments a concrete timetable for when that process will proceed. The NBA Draft Lottery will take place on August 25. The draft it self will follow on October 15th of this year. The […]
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The NBA’s board of governors is expected to approve a proposal from the league, outlying a return to action, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports. A total of 22 teams are expected to be brought back into the fold for an eight-game regular season, a potential play-in tournament and then the postseason. Those regular season games […]
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As protests and riots rage across the country following George Floyd’s tragic death, Gregg Popovich used his most unsparing language yet to criticize President Donald Trump. Lamenting Trump’s lack of leadership during a moment of national crisis, Popovich called the president a “deranged idiot,” a “fool” and “destroyer.” “If Trump had a...

NBA legend Wes Unseld passed away peacefully on Tuesday morning at the age of 74. Born and raised in Louisville, KY, Unseld is one of just four players to have his number retired by the Cardinals. He went on to be a player, coach and general manager for Washington’s franchise. He was the MVP and […]
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• Where to Donate + How to Support the Black Lives Matter Movement

Black people continue to lose their lives at the hands of those sworn to protect. This is not the time to sit idly by. SLAM stands with all of the people outraged by the deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery and countless others who have been killed and the black people who have […]
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• ‘We Have Had Enough’: Michael Jordan Comments on George Floyd’s Death

Michael Jordan joined the chorus of sports figures expressing their grief and outrage over the systematic racism that plagues the United States. “I am deeply saddened, truly pained and plain angry,” Jordan said in a statement ON Sunday. “I stand with those who are calling out the ingrained racism and violence toward people of colo...

As Michael Jordan proved time and time again, talking trash to the GOAT is never a good idea. While guesting on SHOWTIME’s “All That Smoke” podcast, Richard Hamilton recalled the time when second-year guard Laron Profit effectively trash talked his way off the Wizards during a pickup game. Jordan, who served as the Wizards’ ...

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The National Basketball Association (NBA) is a North American professional basketball league, the world's largest men's basketball championship, with the third largest amount of viewes.
The league was founded in New York on June 6, 1946 by the name of the Basketball Association of America (BAA). It is named after its merger with the rival National Basketball League. League offices are managed from the New York headquarters.
Each season in the NBA consists of two parts, the regular season and the playoffs.

Regular season

Before the start of the regular season in November, teams usually hold training camps and at the end they name the final 12 players of the team. The league is divided into 2 conference groups and in each of them 3 divisions. In the regular season, each team plays 82 matches, four with their teammates, three with their teammates of their conference, and two or three with the other conference’s teams.

During the regular season in February the All-Star Gala is organized. The gala is made up of several parts, such as three-point-throwing, bag racing, matches of freshmen, but the greatest interest is on the East-West match with teams chosen by the fans, where the best player gets the All-Star MVP (Most Valuable Player) award.
Shortly after the All-Star Gala, the player certification period ends. The regular season ends at the end of April. During this period, voting begins on the prizes to be given, such as Best Sixth Man, Best Rookie, Most Developing Player, Best Defensive Player, Best Coach and Most Valuable player of the regular season titles. Again, the professionals put together the NBA's best team, the best defensive team, the best rookie team.

Playoff

The NBA playoffs begin in late April with 8-8 players in each major (conference) group. The match is based on the results of the regular season, but the teams that win each group are always put in the first four places. The first one plays with the eighth, the second with the seventh, the third with the sixth, the fourth with the fifth, so theoretically, the better-performing teams will team up with weaker teams. Higher ranked teams usually get the field advantage (playing four at home, three away). The playoffs are in a straight knockout format, with four wins in each pairing (so a maximum of seven matches).
The highlight will not be changed in the next rounds, and the losers of the matches will definitely fall out. The final duel, the NBA Finals, will take place between the winners of the two major (conference) groups in June. The winning team wins the Larry O'Brien Championship trophy while team members receive a championship ring. The best-performing player in the finals gets the title of most valuable player in the final.